We took a day trip along the north shore of Lake Erie as far as Eagle, a small hamlet that features a lakeside park and hiking trail, as well as a brewery and taproom. We met up with Jennifer and her son Aston at the pub, then followed them back towards her grandmother's house on the lake. It went up for sale Friday.
The day was the most perfect weather day we have had so far this year, with sunshine and temps in the mid 70s. As a result, several of the photos turned out spectacularly. Without further discussion, I will present some of them here and now.
Lake Erie, from Port Alma.
The beach near Big Creek. Most of Lake Erie's beaches are gone, submerged by record high water.
Beach spine.
We visited a few cemeteries along the route, which was Highway #3.
Morpeth Cemetery.
Morpeth Cemetery. This couple was born in 1759. That's three years after Mozart...
Another cemetery, just a bit further along. This one has a memorial to Canadian poet Archibald Lampman, who grew up near here.
Deb (in sling) explores the cemetery grounds. Lake Erie is behind me--see next photo.
Sometimes Highway 3 cruises right beside the lake; at other times it is a miles or so away.
Roadside attraction.
The bluffs, seen from Clearville Park
An overwhelmed boat launch, Clearville Park.
The hiking trail at Eagle.
Eagle Beach is gone, and the lake cannot be accessed any longer. The cliffs are also eroding and falling into the lake.
Summer Solstice sunset, from the park across from our house, showing the Detroit River at about 9:30 pm.
Mapman Mike
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